Welcome to Mongolia, a legendary landlocked country located in central Asia, which is renowned for its vast grasslands, fascinating landscape, and unique nomadic culture.

Upon your arrival at Ulaanbaatar International Airport, you’ll be warmly greeted by our local guide and be transferred to your hotel.

After breakfast, you will embark on this exploration journey and take a car to Erdenet, the second-largest city in Mongolia. Along the way, you can enjoy the scenic views, and lunch will be arranged at an appropriate time during the trip.

Upon arrival, you will visit the Mongolian Uriankhai Cultural Center. This center is dedicated to preserving and promoting the historical and cultural heritage of the Uriankhai tribe in Mongolia. Through exhibitions, cultural activities, and research projects, it showcases the unique traditions, lifestyles, and artistic achievements of this tribe. It serves not only as an important platform for cultural exchange but also as a crucial venue for safeguarding Mongolia’s intangible cultural heritage and fostering community cultural identity and development.

Today it will be a long day journey as you’ll travel from Erdenet to Lake Khövsgöl, known as the “Blue Pearl of the East.” The journey takes approximately 8 hours, and lunch will be arranged at an appropriate time during the trip.

Lake Khovsgol  is located in Khovsgol Province in northern Mongolia, near the Russian border. It is Mongolia’s largest freshwater lake, stretching 136 kilometers in length and 36 kilometers in width. With crystal-clear waters surrounded by dense forests, the lake is rich in flora and fauna, serving as a habitat for 68 species of mammals, 244 species of birds, and 9 species of fish. It has been designated as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Not only is it an important source of freshwater for Mongolia, but its unique natural beauty also attracts a large number of tourists, making it a highlight of Mongolia’s tourism industry.

Upon arrival, we’ve arranged a series of light outdoor activities and cultural experiences, such as visiting the reindeer-herding Tsaatan people’s homes, to make your trip even more fulfilling and diverse. The itinerary combines various light outdoor activities, including nomadic life experiences, horseback riding, wild fishing, hiking through pristine forests, and birdwatching. While exploring Mongolia’s vast natural landscapes, you’ll also gain a deep understanding of Mongolian nomadic culture and savor authentic Mongolian cuisine. What makes this trip particularly special is that most of the places you’ll visit are beautiful yet rarely explored, allowing you to truly escape the hustle and bustle and immerse yourself in the wild and untamed nature.

You will also visit Mongolia’s Navy, the smallest navy in the world, which is only made up of 7 persons. They protect the huge lake which has a water storage capacity of 380 billion cubic meters. For just $12, tourists can board the “Sukhbaatar” tugboat to visit and experience the daily routines of the world’s most unique navy.

Today, you can have a lazy morning and get up later than normal time. You will continue on your exploration tour in Lake Khovsgol area by your own, and relax yourself in the fascinating landscape. After that, drive back to your hotel in Erdenet.

After breakfast, check out and depart from Erdenet for Ulaanbaatar. The journey takes approximately 5 – 6 hours, during which you can enjoy the scenic views along the way. Lunch will be arranged during the trip.

Upon arrival in Ulaanbaatar, visit the Zanabazar Museum of Fine Arts. The museum was originally built in 1905 and mainly houses Mongolian fine art, artistic works from prehistoric times to the early 20th century. Initially established by a Russian merchant, this museum has served various purposes at different historical periods, including functioning as a Chinese bank, an office for the Soviet Red Army, and a department store. After its renovation in 1966, it was officially opened to the public as an art museum.

Named after Zanabazar (1635 – 1723), one of Mongolia’s greatest artists, the museum boasts a collection of 10,000 precious artworks, including paintings and sculptures by Zanabazar himself. Based on different themes, these artworks can be categorized into prehistoric artworks, works by Zanabazar, painted thangkas, inlaid silk, nomadic traditions, and works by the early 20th-century master B. Sharav. You can choose to view them according to your own taste.

After breakfast, begin your exploration tour from the National Museum of Mongolia. Founded in 1924, the museum spans three floors. The first floor features exhibits from Mongolian Stone Age sites, the second floor houses a vast collection of traditional ethnic costumes, and the third floor showcases representative artifacts of Mongolian nomadic culture, including 12th-century armor and precious correspondence between Mongol khans and the Roman Pope. With approximately 60,000 historical, cultural, and ethnological artifacts, it serves as a vital gateway to understanding Mongolia’s history and culture. Chinggis Khaan Square, formerly known as Sukhbaatar Square, was officially renamed in July 2013. Located in the heart of Ulaanbaatar, the square faces the State Palace to the north, which houses the offices of the President, government, and parliament of Mongolia, and features a majestic seated statue of Genghis Khan. The nest stop is The Sukhbaatar Memorial. It stands at the very center of Chinggis Khaan Square (formerly Sukhbaatar Square), commemorating this founding father of modern Mongolia. The monument is inscribed with traditional Mongolian script.

In the afternoon, visit the famous Gandan Monastery. With a history spanning nearly 200 years, it was constructed under the supervision of its abbot at the time and now stands as one of Mongolia’s most renowned attractions. Behind the Ochirdara Temple, there is a colossal statue of Tsongkhapa (the founder of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism). Continuing along the main path to its end, visitors will encounter the magnificent Migjid Janraisig Sud hall, which houses hundreds of paintings of Amitayus Buddha (the Buddha of Infinite Life), along with numerous smaller Buddha statues. Today’s tour concludes at the Bogd Khan Palace Museum. Comprising both a Summer Palace and a Winter Palace, this museum was originally the residence and religious center of the 8th Bogd Khan, Jebtsundamba Khutughtu (1870–1924). The Summer Palace, constructed in 1893, blends architectural styles of Mongolian-Tibetan and Chinese influences. It houses nearly 10,000 cultural relics, including personal belongings of the Bogd Khan, religious artifacts, and traditional paintings, making it a vital site for understanding the history, religion, and architectural art of late imperial Mongolia.

Today, you are free until being transferred to the airport for your departure flight. End your discovery tour in Mongolia.